The Consumer Data Protection Act is similar to California's data privacy law, though some say it should also give Virginians an individual right of enforcement.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced a new round of funding expected to connect nearly 12,000 households in western and northern counties.

The Covidwise app, which runs on the tech giants' Bluetooth-based API, is being made available to all Virginia residents, Gov. Ralph Northam said.

A radio system that connects first responders across jurisdictions during emergencies has secured $6.5 million in new funding.

Gov. Ralph Northam has announced $4.9 million in state grants along with $9.2 million in matching funds.

An expert on the technology says using facial recognition on a decades-old photo is a "long shot at best."

Gov. Ralph Northam wants the entire state to have high-speed internet access within a decade, but his chief broadband adviser is hoping for something quicker.

Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation last week creating the new role, which will make Virginia the 19th state with a statewide data officer.

Gov.-elect Ralph Northam is expected to continue the initiative, for which the state's work group is now preparing its final report.